(NOTE as of Sep. 2026: I published this post in 2014 and since then, the other application I identified, Chat Roulette, is still a danger. While the site Omegle was shut down in 2023, one has taken it's place... it's called Emerald Chat. Regardless of the name of the site, adults with children need to be aware of the danger of any of these sites. The rest of this post is still worth reading.) There are two Web sites attracting more and more children and teens that many parents are not aware of. These sites are a danger to children and parents need to know about them now! One is Omegle and the other is Chat Roulette, and they are both accessible from any Internet-enabled device, such as computers, iPads, kindle-like reader devices, tablets, and even smart phones. These two sites are known as “video chat” Web sites and can be accessed by anyone with an Internet accessible device. There is no security or sign up screens to go through and nothing verifies the ...
Words of wisdom and advice from behavior expert, author, and professional speaker, Bill Corbett
